THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FUEL RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS HOSE
— Recall Campaign #84V147000
THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FUEL RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS HOSE CONNECTIONS. THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS A SILVER COLORED CAN MOUNTED TO THE AIR CLEANER.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 340,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
84V147000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
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| Recall date: | November 21, 1984 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 84V147000 |
| Units affected: | 340,000 |
- Description:
- THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FUEL RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS HOSE CONNECTIONS. THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS A SILVER COLORED CAN MOUNTED TO THE AIR CLEANER.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE HOSES AND THE METAL TUBE THAT ATTACHES TO THE FUEL RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW COMPONENTS. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REPLACE OR RESEAL THE RESERVOIR.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.2LITER CARBURETED ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL RESERVOIR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF FUEL LEAKAGE DEVELOPS, A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THEENGINE COMPARTMENT AND COULD CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.NOTE: THE DEALER SHOULD BE CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY IF FUEL ODOR IS PRESENT IN THEENGINE COMPARTMENT OR IF THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS LEAKING.